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Which Lightweight Double Pushchair Should You Buy?

A lightweight double pushchair is easy to get around, particularly for families with children of various age groups. They’re typically simple to fold, steer, and transport up and down the stairs.

This City Mini GT2 offers side-by-side seats with plenty of legroom and reclining that can be adjusted. It also has huge UPF 50+ canopies with peekaboo windows. It also comes with an expanding frame size to accommodate a second car seat or a second passenger.

Side-by-Side

The majority of the light double pushchairs that we tested were side-by-side models. They are ideal for children who can sit without assistance, since they aren’t as likely to have car seat compatibility. The Thule Urban Glide 2 Double, and Baby Trend Sit ‘N Stand Double, are both excellent choices. They have recline that can be adjusted for both seats, a huge canopy, and padded five-point safety harnesses. They’re also easy to maneuver despite their larger footprint and are perfect for parents who are worried about fitting into doorways.

The Cybex Duet is a little different due to its unique frame that expands widthways to add an additional seat, which makes it lighter than the majority of other pushchairs that are side-by-side available. This means it can fit through standard doors and is easy to move around on public transport. It can also be used as a jogger which is great for those who plan to use it in conjunction with an infant car seat or carrier.

The UPPAbaby Vista v2 double is another great side-by-side, lightweight double. It offers additional flexibility due to a modular frame. It features a clever design that allows you to convert it into a single stroller or a double by incorporating two car seats or carrycots (it can even take twins). It’s a great option for growing families, and the UPPAbaby also is among the lightest and stylish umbrella strollers on the market.

Try the egg2, which can be folded down to the size and weight of a small suitcase. It can be used as a single double with the addition of two carrycots or infant car seats and our home testers loved how simple and sleek it was to carry even when stuffed with kids.

Side-by-side pushchairs that are lightweight aren’t foolproof, though -If your children are the same age or at the same stage, they might still argue over who gets to ride in which seat. If they’re at different heights, a tandem model could be better for them as it allows them to face each other.

Tandem

While side-by-side models are more suitable for siblings with similar ages, tandem lightweight double pushchairs offer their own perks. They can take a bigger car seat, and some even have reversible seats or an extra carrycot in the middle. They are generally more spacious and easy to get in and out of however their baskets tend to be smaller than the ones on single buggies. They often have larger large canopies that have peekaboo windows as well as a cup holder for parents and padding for the legs of young children.

The iCandy Peach is another example of a great value lightweight tandem. The fabric is a bit less luxurious than those of some of our top-rated doubles. However, it still looks fantastic and is simple to use. Its one-handed folding is impressive. While it requires some practice, Kirstie from our Lab described it as “genius”. The carrycot can’t be folded while it is attached. However, the mechanism to attach and remove the carrycot is quick and easy.

Tandem lightweight double stroller strollers will generally have a more precise turning compared to side-by-side models. However, they can be harder to navigate on uneven surfaces and curbs. They can also be slightly slower to pick up speed and can be heavier to move, which can put strain on your back.

Another alternative is a convertible double buggy which is initially one-person, but you add adapters to turn it into a double. This can include an additional seat or carrycot on the front, or the children can be seated side-byside. Some have the option of including a buggyboard that helps an older child keep up with younger siblings or brothers.

The Uppababy Vista V2 is a good example of a convertible as it can also convert into a twin pram by the purchase of additional cocoons (PS59 each) that create a lie-flat area for infants. These can be placed on top of each other or positioned to face each other and you can use them with the baby car seat that is included with the pushchair (as as long as you select the right one). Because they’re made from high-quality materials, these kinds of buggies that are dual-use can be used for a long time without showing any wear, which means they have a an excellent price resales.

Single-to-Double

Ideal for families who love to be outdoors and want to upgrade their single stroller, this lightweight double buggy turns into a jogger with the help of an innovative kit that includes air-filled tyres, as well as all-wheel suspension. It is also a good option for twins, or children from different age groups and, as triple tandem, it is able to handle rough terrain. It’s also a good choice for parents looking for an elegant design that’s as elegant as a single and comes in a variety of colors for the fabric.

This iCandy model is incredibly easy to fold with a single-handed system. And although it’s heavier than the other pushchairs that are single-to-double in this review, home tester Karolina claimed that it feels extremely maneuverable, even with two toddlers and a carrycot inside.

You can buy add-ons such as the Roma Gemini Carrycots (PS100) which are perfect for newborns. The seats are comfortable for toddlers and come with excellent headrests and lumbar support. And there are plenty of options for reclining in the front, with the seat adjusting to various positions, and the rear seat having the option to recline.

This type of buggy comes with the greatest disadvantage of being a bit wider than side-byside doubles. This makes it difficult to maneuver through doorways and it isn’t easy to maneuver up and down kerbs. However, the wheels and suspension on these types of strollers generally do a good job of dealing with pavements and the fact that they’re lighter than the side-bysides means that you still have a decent amount of storage space. It’s important to keep in mind that these types of strollers aren’t as efficient in navigating narrow aisles in supermarkets and can struggle to handle a large amount of shopping. Even though it’s easier to turn the stroller for twins with Car seats on a narrow, curving path, this can still be a challenge. Some are also more easy to turn than others, like the Thule Urban Glide 2 Double and the Baby Trend Sit N’ Stand Double, for example.

Convertible

The best thing about convertible double tandem pushchair pushchairs is the ability to adapt to changing family requirements. Often, they start as single buggies. They include adapters that permit you to add a second child’s seat or a carrycot (in some instances) a car-seat to the frame. Some can be converted to a single when your child’s older age begins to walk or chooses to ride buggyboards.

One of the most lightweight double strollers on our list, this sleek tri-fold model can carry children up to 40lbs each. It also has a handy basket in between the seats for storage. The home testers loved the large canopy with windows that peek out, multi-position reclining seats and front and rear suspension for smoother rides on rough terrain. It also comes with a handy cup holder for the parent, and an ample accessible, easily accessible basket. However, they noticed that the backs of the seats have small pockets that aren’t large enough to hold more than a phone and keys.

This high-end, lightweight side-by-side is available in more than 20 models. It also includes a second chair and carrycot. Its impressive features include a high-profile handlebar for easier steering as well as rear and front suspensions to smooth rough terrain; a self-standing, compact fold with handy straps that make it easy to schlep and seven-inch swing lock front wheels and 10-inch back wheels with suspension for a smoother ride. The only drawback is that you’ll need purchase a separate baby carriage or car seat.

This versatile tandem is a top pick among our home testers for its easy-to-maneuver size and impressively large shopping basket, which can be accessed with both seats facing the parent. It is easy to move around due to its light weight (about the weight of a few single pushchairs). The seats are reversible, which means that you can flip them to face either way, and the clever way that it can attach a second seat or riding board to the rear is highly praised by many. Parents also appreciated the fact that it could accommodate infant carriers and car seats from a variety of brands, including those which aren’t usually fit into other double buggies.